Lot
2664 
1908, 1¢ green, D.L. watermark, imperf, vertical coil, tied by "Philadelphia, Pa. 1909" third-class machine cancel on lovely large-size green Christmas card envelope to Canton Ohio, Very Fine early use, This was considered the EKU since no 1909 covers had surface, but a Nov. 1909 use has surfaced, ex-Alpha (Berkun); with 2004 A.P.S. certificate. Scott No. 343V Estimate $150 - 200.
The stamp is unquestionably a vertical format imperforate coil as it was applied by a Simplex plunger-style affixing device that miscut it through the top labels and having the top portion of the stamp below.
Realized: $270